About Mama Liv
Hi there, I’m Kat.
I’m a new mama, a trained postpartum doula and super passionate about helping new mothers rest, heal and enjoy their postpartum so that they can feel supported and empowered in their transition to motherhood.
“It takes a village to raise a child, but it also takes a village to raise a mother.”
Postpartum is a delicate time. It’s a time of discovery, new beginnings and excitement — a time to celebrate, connect and fall in love with your baby. But for many (if not all!) new mothers, it can also be a time of isolation, overwhelm and sleep deprivation. A time where hormones run wild, identities shift and there are not enough hours in a day to get it all done!
My own postpartum experience was pretty rocky, to say the least. I experienced symptoms of postpartum anxiety, was struggling to manage my expectations of a ‘good baby’ and had a hard time adjusting to being a mama 24/7.
I founded Mama Liv with a deep desire to normalize postpartum and create a safe space for families who are struggling in this transition. With Mama Liv, I am hoping to play a small role in helping you ease into your new role and find joy, calm and confidence along the way. You’re worth it.
*** I am double vaccinated against COVID and respect sanitary protocols to keep your family safe during my postpartum visits. ***
Qualifications
Baby-Led™ Sleep and Well-Being Specialist, Isla-Grace (currently in training)
Postpartum Herbs, Care, and Practice, Postpartum University
Healthy Eating & Nutrition during Pregnancy & Postpartum, La Source en Soi
Postpartum Professional Training, Newborn Mothers
Aromatherapy in Pregnancy & Postpartum, La Source en Soi
Breastfeeding Godmother Support Training, Nourri-Source
Attachment-Focused Sleep Support & Understanding Emotion, Isla-Grace
Winning the Toddler Stage, Big Little Feelings
Intuitive Postpartum Doula Training, Resonance Parenting
Breastfeeding a Baby with Reflux and Allergies, The Baby Reflux Lady
Reflux Free Baby Workshop, The Baby Reflux Lady
Reflux Free Baby Weaning/ Solids, The Baby Reflux Lady
Adult-Infant-Child CPR & First Aid, SimpleCPR
Shantala Intuitive Infant Massage Workshop, Jennifer Hardy
About Mama Liv
At Mama Liv, I offer postpartum doula support services to help new mamas in the greater Montreal area adjust to life with a new baby, get proper care and enjoy motherhood with all its facets.
I care deeply about supporting families in their transition to parenthood, alleviating their feelings of overwhelm and exhaustion and helping them find joy, calm and confidence in their parenting journey.
Whether you’re currently struggling after the birth of your baby, want to be prepared and ready for the fourth trimester in advance or simply get guidance on what to expect - I’d be honoured to support you.
“When a baby is born, so is a mother, and the birth of a mother can be more intense than childbirth.”
- Julia Jones, Newborn Mothers
Who benefits from postpartum doula care?
Mothers to be
Are you expecting first baby soon and worried about the infamous fourth trimester? You’ve written a birth plan but need help preparing for postpartum? A postpartum doula can help you prepare for life after baby.
New mothers
Are you a new mama who’s in the thick of postpartum? Do you find yourself not knowing how in the world you’ll get some rest, all while tending to your little one? A postpartum doula can support you through this very challenging time.
Growing families
Are you adding a new baby to your family and need a little extra help with your toddler(s) and newborn? Postpartum doulas can help growing families navigate the extra workload, while you tend to your little one.
Got any more questions?
Why I became a postpartum doula
If you look at the picture on the right of me gently holding my daughter’s hand during a walk, you wouldn’t know how much I struggled during my own postpartum journey.
After the birth of my daughter Olivia, I found myself struggling. Like a lot. I was often overwhelmed, exhausted and severely sleep deprived. I experienced episodes of postpartum anxiety. I was trying to get through postpartum juggling dozens of medical appointments, all while adjusting to my new role as a mother and running on very little sleep. How in the world I was supposed to get it all done?
Actually, mothers are never supposed to get it all done — a truth that I learned the hard way…
Connect with me
Curious about how I can support you in postpartum? Want to connect with a fellow mama? I’d love to get to know you!